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Arctostaphylos Massachu. dark green leaves gr

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'

Also known as Massachusetts Kinnikinnick

$4.00
SunFull sun
💧WaterLow
🌡Zones2-7
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Arctostaphylos Massachu. dark green leaves gr is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.

Arctostaphylos Massachu. dark green leaves gr is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.

For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.

Plant Details

Botanical
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'
Common name
Massachusetts Kinnikinnick
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Evergreen
Mature size
6-10 in tall × 4-6 ft wide
Growth rate
Slow
Bloom time
Late winter
Bloom color
Pink, White
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Sharp drainage is required - sandy or gravelly acid soil is ideal. Water deeply but infrequently the first season; avoid overhead watering in summer to reduce fungal issues. Slow to establish; protect young plants from browse until rooted in.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Native specialist bees, Hummingbirds
  • Wildlife: Bird forage, Bird habitat, Pollinator support, Small mammal forage
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